The women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been postponed by one day due to heavy snow in northern Italy. The event, featuring South Korean athlete Yu Seung-eun, is now set for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Yu, who earned bronze in women's big air last week, aims to become the first South Korean snowboarder with multiple medals at a single Games.
The women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, originally scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, has been delayed by one day owing to heavy snow in northern Italy. Organizers confirmed the new timing after a 5 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, shifting the event to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, located 140 kilometers north of Milan.
The qualification round was advanced from Monday to Sunday in anticipation of the snowfall, where South Korean Yu Seung-eun placed third among the top 12 advancing to the final. Qualification scores do not carry over; in the final, athletes will complete three runs, with the best score counting toward their result.
Yu, who secured bronze in women's big air last week, stands to make history as the first South Korean snowboarder to win multiple medals at a single Winter Olympics. Slopestyle involves performing tricks on a course with obstacles like rails and jumps, judged on originality, amplitude, and execution quality. Scores include 'section' marks for technical elements and 'composition' for overall flow.
The postponement stems from severe weather conditions in the region, prioritizing athlete safety. Officials continue to monitor forecasts for potential further adjustments.
